The Daily The New Hope, and New Worry, of Kamala Harris
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Jul 23, 2024 
Nate Cohn, Chief Political Analyst for The New York Times, and Reid J. Epstein, a Politics Reporter, dive into Kamala Harris's unchallenged path to the Democratic nomination. They discuss her growing endorsements and fundraising successes. The conversation explores Harris's struggle to connect with voters while balancing her past liberal stances. They also analyze the shifting dynamics within the Democratic Party and the implications for both her campaign and potential challenges from Donald Trump.
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Harris vs. Biden & Trump
- Kamala Harris enters the race stronger than Biden, who had low approval ratings and trailed Trump.
- Harris trails Trump in early polls, but the race is long, and her standing could change.
Harris's Unfavorable Ratings
- A majority of Americans consistently view Kamala Harris unfavorably.
- She trails Trump in most national and battleground state polls, making her a weaker nominee.
Democrats' Post-2016 Strategy
- Since 2016, Democrats nominated moderate, likeable candidates to appeal to anti-Trump voters.
- Examples include Mikey Sherrill, Abby Spanberger, Jason Crow, and Joe Biden in 2020.